Ludwig's Bustard
Neotis ludwigii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="neotis-ludwigii"></birdfyi-bird>The Ludwig's Bustard (Neotis ludwigii) is a bird species in the family Otididae (bustards), within the order Otidiformes (bustards). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 101.7 cm and a weight of 3.5 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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について
A large bustard (75-90 cm) found in the arid Karoo and Namib regions of southern Africa. Brown plumage with rufous hindneck. Omnivore of semi-arid grasslands. Classified as Endangered due to powerline collisions, which are the primary cause of mortality.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 101.7 cm | 40.0 in |
| 体重 | 3450.0 g | 121.70 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布域
Found in the arid Karoo and Namib regions of southern Africa from Namibia to South Africa. Classified as Endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of Karoo and semi-arid scrubland; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and forbs. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: SC.
一腹卵数
2
鳴き声
さえずり
Deep, resonant booming call; far-carrying bass notes audible across broad open African savanna at dawn.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| 科 | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Neotis |
| 種 | Neotis ludwigii |
Distribution
Ludwig's Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Otididae family